Hawaiian Islands Cruise

19 DAY TOUR | FEBRUARY 20 – MARCH 9, 2024

Aloha!!  The Hawaiian Islands await you as we cruise across the Pacific Ocean onboard the luxurious Crown Princess to explore our beautiful 50th State!

$3,499

Per Person/Double Occupancy/Inside Stateroom

$4,899

Per Person/Double Occupancy/Balcony Stateroom

Final Payment Due November 10, 2023

This Trip Includes

18 NIGHTS
Hotel & cruise accommodations, including porterage (where available)

49 MEALS
Breakfast (B) daily; 16 lunches (L); 16 dinners (D) aboard ship

SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES
Shore excursions ARE NOT included in the price, but may be purchased onboard.

ROUNDTRIP TRANSPORTATION
Motorcoach Transportation Round-trip from Brainerd to/from MSP Round-trip Airfare from MSP to San Francisco

PROFESSIONAL TOUR MANAGER
Full time throughout the trip

Tour Highlights

  • Sixteen Night Cruise Aboard the Crown Princess
  • Stops in the Following Ports:
  • Nawiliwili, Kauai
  • Honolulu, Oahu
  • Lahaina, Maui
  • Hilo, Hawaii
  • Ensanada, Mexico

Daily Itinerary

Breakfast (B) | Lunch (L) | Dinner (D) | Drury Dinners (DD)

Day 1

BRAINERD – MINNEAPOLIS

We overnight near MSP airport for our early morning flight tomorrow.

Day 2

MINNEAPOLIS – SAN FRANCISCO

We transfer to the airport, board our flight to SFO & head to our hotel just steps away from Fisherman’s Wharf! (B)

Day 3

ALL ABOARD

We transfer to the pier where we board the beautiful Crown Princess. (B L D)

Day 4-7

AT SEA

Lots to do onboard! Princess’ exclusive “Aloha Spirit” program brings the sights and Sounds of Hawaii to life on board! There are Hawaiian Ambassadors on board every sailing, Lei-making workshops, Ukulele playing, Hula dance lessons, Polynesian language classes, The Halau Hula Olana Folkloric Show, a special Grand Hawaiian Farewell Luau, where guests show off their new Hawaii-inspired talents, Hawaiian musicians, naturalists, entertainers and the historic King Kamehameha Festival celebrated on board! (B L D)

Day 8

NAWILIWILI, KAUAI

The fourth largest and oldest island in the Hawaiian group, Kauai is known as the “Garden Isle” simply due to its incredible lushness. Kauai’s terrain ranges from the desert-like beauty of Waimea Canyon to the Wailua River’s lush Fern Grotto. (B L D)

Day 9

HONOLULU, OAHU

Home to nearly half a million people, Honolulu is Hawaii’s state capital and only major city. The city of Honolulu and the island of Oahu offer a wealth of historic, cultural and scenic attractions. Beyond the city lie tropical rain forests, the lush Pali Lookout and the North Shore known for its excellent surfing beaches. (B L D)

Day 10

KONA, HAWAII

Welcome to the Big Island of Hawaii and to
Kona. The Kona Coast is a land of infinite variety, ranging from pristine beaches to rolling uplands that are home to coffee plantations, macadamia groves and the largest privately owned cattle ranch in the United States. To the southeast lies Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea, and Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. (B L D)

 

Day 11

HILO, HAWAII

Green gardens and cascading waterfalls encircle Hilo, the Big Island’s commercial center, which sits alongside a crescent-shaped bay and turn-of-the-century downtown. As an option, take a shore excursion to Hawaii volcanoes National Park! This amazing park is home to three volcanoes—Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and Kilauea. (B L D)

Day 12-16

AT SEA

Enjoy the plethora of activities on board the lovely Crown Princess as we sail across the Pacific Ocean. (B L D)

Day 17

ENSENADA, MEXICO

Ensenada is located 70 miles south of the international US border. Visitors are drawn to Ensenada’s warm Mediterranean climate, friendly atmosphere and easy access — by land, air, and sea. It has become Mexico’s second most visited port of call for major cruise lines and pleasure boats. (B L D)

Day 18

AT SEA

Spend one last day cruising up the California coastline toward San Francisco. This is your final chance to make that lei or learn to play the ukulele before arriving! (B L D)

Day 19

SAN FRANCISCO – BRAINERD

This morning we bid farewell to the ship and transfer to the San Francisco airport for our flight home. Upon arrival into Minneapolis, we transfer to our motorcoach for our short trip back home, with time to reminisce about our exotic adventures in the Hawaiian Islands! Mahalo!! (B)

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